Can the CTE controller be set for use with Construction fobs?

Resolution:

Construction mode is used to allow access before the CTE controller is commissioned, and for testing purposes.
• Enabled by default.
• The CTE controller will remain in construction access mode until the mode is cancelled with an FDR as described below.
• No audits are captured while the CTE controller is in construction access mode.

CTE controller with connected reader

1. Remove the CTE lid.
2. Press and hold the Schlage button for five seconds, note the CTE MODE indicator switches on for Construction mode.
3. Present a credential to the reader within 20 seconds of releasing the Schlage button.
4. The CTE STATUS LED and the reader’s LED will blink green five (5) times.
5. This credential becomes the master construction credential.

•  If the credential is not presented within 20 seconds, a timeout will occur. Repeat steps 2-5 above.

Program construction access mode user credentials 

•  The master construction credential must be programmed before programming construction access mode with user credentials.

1. Present the master construction credential to the reader.
2. The STATUS LED and the reader’s LED will light green for 20 seconds.
3. Present the USER credential to be programmed within 20 seconds.
4. The STATUS LED and the reader’s LED will blink green five (5) times.

Cancel construction access mode
Perform a factory default reset (FDR). See the next section for instructions.
When construction mode is cancelled, the master construction credential and all other USER credentials added using the master construction credential will no longer function.
TIPS
• Use the same master construction credential for all the controllers in the facility.
• If you present the first card with a new controller to create the master construction credential and the card is not accepted, the controller has either been programmed or already has a master construction credential.
• If the master construction credential cannot be located, or to put the controller back into construction access mode, perform a FDR.
See next section for more information.

How To Factory Default Reset (FDR)

NOTICE
All information in the CTE will be deleted and reset to factory defaults!
1. Remove the CTE lid.
2. Press and hold the FDR button then release after 5 seconds.
3. Then press the Schlage button three (3) times.
4. After a successful FDR, the CTE STATUS LED and the reader’s LED will blink green for one second, and the reader will beep for
one second.
5. The MODE LED will now indicate Factory Default mode.
6. Replace the lid.